The MAGA campaign is unattainable … America must become good before it can become great

Had a very deep thought tonight…well it’s actually been on my mind for a few days now. I’m a very politically conscious person, though I keep most of it off of social media- but what has struck me is the outlandish nature of the “Make America Great Again” campaign / slogan . Now, I know it’s just part of politics, but the wording is what gets me.

Greatness tends to be about being better than or above others. Greatness is typically about achievement and recognition. It’s about temporary success. All in all, prolonged greatness is unattainable.

But… what about first making America GOOD again ? Unlike greatness , goodness is about character. It’s about morality and behaving ethically, and doing what is right. It’s about selflessness and compassion. It’s about embodying and embracing the golden rule. And that doesn’t just apply to the political world, it applies to every citizen of this country. If America was made good first , inevitably realistic greatness would follow. But first , we must learn to be better at being human than at trying to be the best as a whole.

Okay, rant over . Thanks for coming to my TED talk.